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Qantas Nears End of Project Sunrise for Direct Sydney-London and Sydney-New York Flights
Australia's national carrier is close to launching nonstop service on two of the world's longest routes. CNN reported the development on June 17, 2026.
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Qantas is nearing the conclusion of its Project Sunrise program, which will allow the airline to operate direct flights from Sydney to London and from Sydney to New York. CNN reported the update on June 17, 2026. The carrier is Australia's national airline.
Richard Quest explained the significance of the routes during a segment on Quest Means Business. The flights represent some of the longest commercial services in operation once they begin. The program has been described as highly anticipated by the network.
No specific start date for the new services was provided in the report.
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